Go Back
–+ servings
Brown Sugar Cookies

Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies That Warm Your Heart

Deliciously soft and chewy brown sugar cookies infused with maple syrup for a comforting fall treat. Perfect for gatherings and versatile for mix-ins.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract quality extract enhances flavor
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Milk more as needed for consistency
  • Optional Cinnamon for garnish

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened butter and brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Form the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes. Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
  8. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Allow glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for a smoother dough. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!